Hardee 66" Offset Rotary Cutter

[CaverDave]

Will be picking up this fine survivor tomorrow as well. Fortunately, the tag lead me to it being a Hardee and their "Parts Department", Mr. Harry Prince supplied the rest!

Plan is for a good pressure washing (once 60* sunny days are the norm), straightening a few bar in the press, disassemble/clean/R&R the driveline & clutch. Hoping the gearbox ain't soupy/rusted mess (since Harry said the gears are now un-obtainable). Bearings in tailwheel are shot, but appears to be sound. Will add (either purchase or fab) new chain curtain for the front... undecided about the back, thoughts?

Hoping it won't be too much for the 8N for spring/fall mowing of 8-10 acres and some trail grooming (mostly laurel & other saplings)?

 

[vapet]

Have a 66 but not offset. Don't know about chain guards, don't recall much coming out the front. Rear is a different story, throws stuff quite a ways. Does a fair job of cutting hay, never tried with side panel removed, guess would do better. May make your 8N a little lite in front. Good luck.

 

[CaverDave]

(quoted from post at 18:53:58 03/20/21) Have a 66 but not offset. Don't know about chain guards, don't recall much coming out the front. Rear is a different story, throws stuff quite a ways. Does a fair job of cutting hay, never tried with side panel removed, guess would do better. May make your 8N a little lite in front. Good luck.

Wasn't too bad loading it up (to take home) this weekend, but can see needing a few pounds added to the frontend to keep it steering nicely!